A highly flavourful warm salad made with mung beans. Mung beans are a superfood rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, folic acid, zinc and iron. They are also an excellent source of protein and fibre.
Use as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, seafood, etc., inspired by Diana Rattray
A South Indian-inspired sambar stew with Brussels sprouts and green beans simmered in a spiced yellow lentil purée with tamarind, mustard seeds, and fenugreek. Vegan, protein-rich, and served over rice.
Panjaria Salata, the classic Greek beetroot salad: whole beets boiled with tops intact, then sliced and served with Skorthalia garlic sauce or an olive oil, vinegar, and coriander dressing.
Salmon en papillote with ginger, lemongrass, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Each fillet steams in its own foil packet for a clean, aromatic Asian-inspired dinner.
Kakuluwo is a Sri Lankan crab curry simmered in two rounds of coconut milk with fenugreek, grated coconut, and curry leaves. Messy to eat, absolutely worth every bite.
Gary's hot sauce packs 20 jalapenos boiled with garlic, onion, oregano, and cilantro, then blended with crushed tomatoes and Rotel. Seriously spicy homemade salsa.
Vegan lentil and spinach soup with brown lentils, fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and a finishing splash of apple cider vinegar. Hearty plant-based one-pot soup with bright, slightly spiced flavor.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Smoky Red-Onion Salsa recipe
This is a thai flavor paste, very easy to make, and high fibire, low fat, a healthy and savory recipe.
Homemade Thai red curry paste with dried chilies, garlic, lemongrass, coriander root, cumin, and shrimp paste. Stores for months and beats anything from a jar.
Roast beef sandwiches simmered in a garlic-lime tomato sauce with green chiles, cumin, and cilantro on whole-wheat rolls. A zippy Southwestern-style leftover makeover ready in 25 minutes.
Mutton Curry with a marinade of coriander, almonds, and garlic, slow-cooked with yogurt, saffron, cream, and garam masala. A Mughlai-style Indian curry finished in the oven.
Gobi Aloo is a classic Indian dry curry of cauliflower and potatoes with mustard seeds, cardamom, cumin, coriander, cloves, and turmeric. A vegan, naturally gluten-free side dish ready in under an hour.
Falafel in pita pockets: cumin and coriander-spiced chickpea patties stuffed into warm pita bread. A Middle Eastern street food staple made quickly at home.
Huevos rancheros with fried eggs on corn tortillas topped with refried beans, Monterey Jack, and fresh salsa with avocado and jalapeno. A 10-minute Mexican breakfast.